[1]By Your Side, Pregnancy to 5
From the moment you find out you're expecting until your child turns 5, WIC provides extra support to help keep you and your family healthy.
Call: (760) 924-4610 [2] or
Text: 1-800-421-9627 [3] to Apply
*Federal Government Shutdown Update*
California WIC is open during the federal government shutdown.
WIC offices are open during the federal government shutdown. WIC continues to serve and enroll families. Families should continue to use their WIC benefits and attend their WIC appointments.
Visit WIC’s webpage [4] on the federal budget for updates and information.
About WIC
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What is WIC? WIC provides free healthy foods [5], breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals to services to support you and your family. |
Who Can Apply? If you are pregnant, recently had a baby, care for a child under age 5, or have experienced a recent pregnancy loss, you may qualify for WIC. |
Am I eligible? You may qualify if you have low-to-medium income [6], receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, or CalFresh. |
How to Apply
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Call: (760) 924-4610 [2] Text: 1-800-421-9627 [3] Appointments are available by video, phone, and in-person. Learn more about what to expect [7]. |
Hours 8am – 4pm Mon–Fri |
Locations Mammoth Lakes Civic Center, 1290 Tavern Rd, 2nd Floor. In-person services available at additional locations. Call to schedule. |
Resources for WIC Families
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Welcome to WIC! Learn about the services WIC offers through the Welcome to WIC video series [8]. |
California WIC Card and App The California WIC Card makes shopping for WIC foods fast and easy. Visit the WIC Card webpage [9]. |
WIC Classes Take a nutrition lesson at WICHealth.org [10]. Create an account [11] or log in [12]. In-person classes coming soon. |
Resources for WIC Partners
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Refer to WIC Have clients who may benefit from WIC? Fill out a referral form and fax it to 760-924-1831 [13]. Referral Forms:
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WIC Formula Learn how to request medical formula [16] not covered by contract. |
Outreach Materials Help spread the word. WIC offers outreach materials [17] for providers to share. |
